Roots
What is the main purpose of the roots?
To absorb water/nutrients and to anchor the plant.
What is the main purpose of the stem?
To support the plant
or
transport nutrients/sugars/water
What is the main purpose of the leaves?
To conduct photosynthesis.
What is the main purpose of the flower?
To attract pollinators.
Which part of the plant forms the fruit later in production?
The flower, specifically the ovary of the flower.
What is an example of a tuber?
Potato, etc.
How can you tell how old a tree is?
Counting the inner rings of the tree cross section.
What are the "smaller leaves" called on a compound leaf?
Leaflets.
Which part of the flower produces pollen?
Anther
What is the winter lettuce capital of the world?
Yuma, AZ
What is an example of a bulb?
Tulip, onion, etc.
What is a node of a plant?
Connection point where leaves/stems/buds originate from the main stem.
Name the 4 parts of the leaf.
Base, margin, vein, tip.
Where are the ovules found in the flower?
In the ovary.
What is Arizona's state tree?
Blue Palo Verde
What are the roots that grow from the stem due to humid environments called?
Adventitious roots.
In a stem, what transports sugars from leaves to other parts of the plant?
Phloem
What is the name of the green pigment that captures light for photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll
Describe both perfect and complete flowers. What is the difference between them?
Perfect Flower: Both Male and Female parts.
Complete Flower: Includes sepals, petals, stamens, and pistil.
What is Arizona's state flower?
Saguaro Cactus Blossom
How does root rot occur?
Due to too much water or saturation.
In a stem, what transports water and nutrients from roots to leaves?
Xylem.
What is an apical bud?
The topmost growing point of a plant.
Name the male and female parts of the flower.
Male: Stamen (Anther, filament)
Female: Pistil (Stigma, style, ovary, ovule)
What are the 5 C's of Arizona?
Cotton, copper, cattle, citrus, climate.